Course Overview
This intensive program equips petroleum engineers with advanced techniques to maximize hydrocarbon recovery, diagnose production problems, and optimize well performance across all stages of field life. Participants will learn systematic approaches to identify underperforming wells and implement cost-effective solutions using industry best practices and digital technologies.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Analyze production systems using nodal analysis
- Diagnose and troubleshoot production constraints
- Optimize artificial lift systems (ESP, gas lift, rod pumps)
- Implement digital monitoring solutions
- Evaluate stimulation and workover candidates
- Apply production chemistry solutions
- Develop field optimization strategies
Who Should Attend
This course is essential for:
- Production engineers
- Field operations engineers
- Artificial lift specialists
- Reservoir engineers
- Well performance analysts
- Production supervisors
- Petroleum technologists
Course Modules
Module 1: Production System Analysis
- Inflow/outflow performance relationships
- Nodal analysis fundamentals
- System curve generation
- Flow assurance challenges
Module 2: Artificial Lift Optimization
- ESP performance diagnostics
- Gas lift design and troubleshooting
- Rod pump optimization
- Plunger lift applications
Module 3: Production Problem Diagnosis
- Water/gas breakthrough analysis
- Formation damage identification
- Scale/wax/asphaltene issues
- Sand production management
Module 4: Digital Optimization Tools
- Real-time monitoring systems
- Data analytics for production
- Predictive maintenance
- Digital twin applications
Module 5: Stimulation & Workover Planning
- Candidate selection criteria
- Acidizing design principles
- Hydraulic fracturing optimization
- Workover risk assessment
Module 6: Production Chemistry Solutions
- Scale inhibitor selection
- Corrosion management
- Paraffin control methods
- Emulsion breaking techniques
Module 7: Field Development Optimization
- Pattern flood management
- Gas injection optimization
- Well spacing analysis
- EOR screening
Module 8: Practical Workshops
- Nodal analysis exercises
- Artificial lift troubleshooting
- Optimization case studies
- Digital tool demonstrations